Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff Driving; Hawton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct PAYE employment

Weekly pay

Rolled-Up Holiday Pay option

No umbrella payroll

Job summary

Pure Staff's Driving Team are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our valued customers based in Burton upon Trent. Immediate starts available for reliable drivers seeking ongoing work with a well-established logistics and transport business.

Drivers will undertake a mix of general haulage, flatbed and refrigerated deliveries across UK sites and RDCs, with shifts typically from early morning. We offer direct PAYE employment with weekly pay and clear pay structures.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Cat C+E licence and CPC requirement.
• Professional attitude and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to comply with tachograph rules and vehicle safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods between customer sites, depots and RDCs across the UK.
• Operate a varied mix of Class 1 work including general haulage, flatbed and refrigerated deliveries.
• Adhere to driver hours and safety regulations with professional conduct.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Professional attitude

Safety-conscious

Education

UK Category C+E Licence

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC Card

Job description

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our valued customers based in Burton upon Trent. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for ongoing work with a well-established logistics and transport business.

Our customer is a well-established, family-run logistics company providing nationwide transport, warehousing and distribution services to businesses across a wide range of industries. Operating a modern fleet of articulated vehicles, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds and curtain-sided trailers, they have built a strong reputation for reliability, flexibility and customer service, supporting both blue-chip organisations and local manufacturers throughout the UK.

Drivers will complete a varied mixture of Class 1 work including flatbed, general haulage and refrigerated trailer deliveries, transporting goods between customer sites, depots and Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs). Typical start times are between 04:00 and 09:00, with average shift lengths of around 10 to 12 hours. Shifts are available across Monday to Sunday, offering ongoing work with genuine long-term prospects. Temporary to permanent opportunities are very common for dependable drivers who demonstrate a professional attitude and strong work ethic.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver:

Day shifts are starts between 04:00hrs to 16:00hrs

Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.50ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.61ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Saturday = £21ph (+ holiday accrued) or £23.52ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Sunday = £23ph (+ holiday accrued) or £24.78ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip.

Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role in Burton upon Trent, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• 2 years' HGV Class 1 driving experience is preferred
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks

If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for regular work in Burton upon Trent within the general haulage and logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Temporary to permanent opportunities are common, with many successful drivers securing permanent employment after demonstrating their reliability, flexibility and professionalism.